Peugeot 5008 T87 vs Renault Kadjar KAD

Peugeot 5008

T87 · 2009 – 2017

The first 5008 (T87), a seven-seat MPV/crossover on PF2.

Renault Kadjar

KAD · 2015 – 2022

The Kadjar (KAD), a compact SUV on the CMF-CD platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Peugeot 5008

Pick the T87 for an affordable seven-seat MPV with a generous boot.

Best engine: The 2.0 HDi (diesel) or 1.6 THP (petrol) — post-2013 facelift.

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Pick this one if…

Renault Kadjar

Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).

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Performance

1.6 THP 155 · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol

	Peugeot 5008	Renault Kadjar
Power	155 hp Winner	140 hp
Torque	240 Nm	240 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,5 s Winner	9,6 s
Top speed	190 km/h	205 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	103,3 hp/t Winner	100,0 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	155 g/km	125 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,8 L/100km	5,6 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 5008	Renault Kadjar
Boot	680 L Winner	472 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.754 L Winner	1.478 L
Wheelbase	2,73 m Winner	2,65 m
Length	4,53 m	4,45 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	11,2 m	10,9 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 5008	Renault Kadjar
Platform	PF2	CMF-CD
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4	1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual · EDC7
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 5	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Peugeot 5008

1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain

Renault Kadjar

1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes

Pros

Peugeot 5008

Seven seats
Generous boot
Affordable used

Renault Kadjar

Roomy boot and comfortable ride
Affordable and plentiful used
Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel

Cons

Peugeot 5008

MPV looks (less SUV)
1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk

Renault Kadjar

1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
Interior less modern than newer rivals

Driving experience

Peugeot 5008

The T87 is the seven-seat MPV that shares its bones with the 3008, and it drives with the same easy, stable manners. Built on the PF2 platform, it stays reasonably light for its size, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the long wheelbase keeps it planted and settled on the motorway. The raised driving position and big glass make it feel solid and easy to place, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac. The 1.6 THP is eager, the 2.0 HDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the 6-speed automatic shifts without fuss. The HYbrid4 adds electric drive but is more complex. It is a comfortable, easy people-carrier, not a sporty one.

Renault Kadjar

A relaxed long-distance cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car. Steering is light and accurate enough for daily use, ride quality is generally compliant on smaller wheels and becomes firmer on 19-inch alloys, and body control is adequate. The 1.3 TCe feels responsive once moving, while the diesels are refined and strong for motorway use. The EDC dual-clutch is smooth at higher speeds but can show low-speed hesitation or judder, especially on early cars and in town. AWD versions add a modest amount of traction in slippery conditions.